Fund Accounting Lead
Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced fund accounting professional to join a growing asset management platform supporting a diverse range of investment products, including ETFs, interval funds, mutual funds, separately managed accounts, and private investment vehicles.
This is a hands-on role for a self-starter who is comfortable owning processes, working independently, and operating across multiple functions. The individual stepping into this role will be responsible for executing day-to-day fund accounting and operational oversight directly, with the longer-term opportunity to help build and scale an internal fund accounting function. The immediate need is for a strong executor who can quickly become a trusted resource across the organization.
Key Responsibilities
- Serve as the primary internal resource for fund accounting and fund operations activities
- Manage relationships with third-party fund administrators, overseeing accounting, reporting, and operational processes
- Review fund accounting records, reconciliations, NAV support packages, and administrator reporting
- Identify operational risks and implement practical control improvements
- Coordinate across portfolio managers, traders, compliance personnel, auditors, and external service providers
- Support board reporting and communications for registered funds, including interval funds
- Maintain documentation supporting regulatory, governance, and operational requirements
- Assist with audit, tax, and financial reporting requests
Interval Fund & Alternative Investment Focus
A significant portion of this role will involve supporting the firm's interval funds and alternative investment strategies. Specific responsibilities include:
- Developing a thorough understanding of underlying investments and portfolio structures
- Working closely with portfolio managers on investment activity, valuation considerations, and portfolio developments
- Supporting board and board committee communications and reporting
- Assisting with preparation of valuation materials and supporting documentation
- Drafting investment and valuation memoranda for internal use
- Keeping the Enterprise Controller, Enterprise CFO, and Valuation Committee informed on portfolio developments, valuation matters, and investment-specific risks
- Participating in the valuation process by gathering information, documenting assumptions, and supporting fair value determinations
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related field
- 3–7 years of experience in fund accounting, fund administration, fund operations, or investment accounting
- Experience working with registered funds, private funds, fund administrators, or investment advisers
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities
- Intellectual curiosity and a willingness to learn new products, investment strategies, and operational processes
Preferred Experience
- Experience with interval funds, closed-end funds, alternative investments, or private credit strategies
- Familiarity with Advent APX or similar investment accounting platforms
- Experience managing fund administrator and external service provider relationships
- Exposure to valuation processes, pricing committees, or investment reporting
- Experience preparing board materials, investment memoranda, or operational documentation
Reporting Structure
This position reports directly to the Enterprise Controller and/or Enterprise CFO, with close collaboration across portfolio management, trading, compliance, fund administration, audit, and fund boards.
The Opportunity
This is a high-visibility role within a growing asset management organization. The successful candidate will gain broad exposure across fund accounting, operations, valuation, and governance while playing a meaningful role in strengthening the infrastructure supporting the firm's continued growth.